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Science Colloquia

Each semester, the Department of Physical and Biological Sciences presents four colloquia on various scientific topics. Attendance at Colloquia is required for full time students with majors in the physical or biological sciences. See the requirements of specific degree programs for details. They are free and open to the public. Locations are noted below.

Colloquia Schedule - Spring 2015

February 4 - Historic Medicine

Paul Supley is a specialist in the field of Historic Medicine, with over 30 years experience. Paul works throughout the year with schools, colleges, sites, and institutions as well as movie and television productions promoting the importance of medicine through history.

This colloquium will cover 18th Century Colonial Medicine focusing on civilian and military medicine of the period 1760-1790. The program discusses the strata of medical practitioners, hygiene, diseases and treatments, and medical theory of the period. The discussion uses props as well as audience participation to demonstrate various medical procedures. Discussions and questions are strongly encouraged during and after the program.